19 Crimes & Baby Back Ribs!

It’s almost criminal how good this wine is and really good value for the money. I am a fan of a good Shiraz, love it with grilled foods. And 19 Crimes 2011 Shiraz Durif from Australia did not disappoint. I love a big red wine in the glass, and 19 Crimes delivered. With flavors of licorice and a small hint of vanilla, the ripe red fruits were pleasant on the nose and great in the mouth. I had this wine with BBQ Baby Back Ribs (see recipe below) and they were magnificent together.

I often get asked for my recipes and all my friends know I am not just a lover of wine, but a foodie as well. I love to cook and it’s a hobby that I practice almost every day. So, I have decided to include some of my recipes on my blog, especially those that I had with the wine I am featuring. If the food and wine really compliment each other, I will share the recipe. The reason I have hesitated to do this, is that I don’t use measuring spoons or measuring cups. I just add ingredients and test recipes that way. I am appreciative of any and all feedback.

The biggest thrill of my week was being asked by Natalie Maclean, Sommelier, wine writer and author of the books ‘Unquenchable’, and ‘Red Wine & Drunk All Over’ to write wine reviews for her website. I have been a big fan of Natalie’s website and reviews for a long time. Check out her website at www.nataliemaclean.com and I know you will become a big fan as well. This is one of my favorite videos – here she is with Wolf Blass here on CTV www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq9wEBcSaaY

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Cheers

Darlene

Darlene’s Baby Back Ribs

– Baby Back Ribs with the fat trimmed

– About 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar

– A few shakes of Hot Sauce (I like about 10, but I like the kick)

– teaspoon of minced garlic

– A couple of splashes of Worcestershire Sauce

– Freshly squeezed Lime Juice from half a Lime

– Fresh Ground Pepper

-A splash of orange juice

– Half a bottle of your favorite BBQ Sauce

Combine all the ingredients and slow cook in an 300-degree oven for 90 minutes. Remove then from the oven and slow grill on the top rack of a BBQ until you get those nice grill marks. Baste with BBQ sauce. And Enjoy!